How Can We Truly Support Someone with an Eating Disorder?

Supporting someone with an eating disorder requires more than good intentions—it takes awareness, compassion, and access to the right resources. In this episode of Conversations with Intent, host Arden O'Connor is joined by Priya James, Associate Director of Community Engagement at the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA).Priya shares her personal journey and professional insights on eating disorders and disordered eating, offering a powerful look at early warning signs, how to speak to loved ones without shame, and why specialized care is so essential. She also discusses the impact of media on body image, the importance of using compassionate language, and how communities can rally around those struggling.Whether you’re concerned about a friend, navigating your own recovery, or want to better understand the complexities of eating disorders, this episode offers practical advice, hopeful perspectives, and trusted resources.Learn more at: www.nationaleatingdisorders.orgTopics Covered:How to recognize early signs of eating disordersWhat supportive conversations look and sound likeThe importance of trauma-informed and specialized careThe impact of media and cultural messaging on body imageResources and community-based tools for support and recoveryResources & Links:Website: https://intentclinical.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/intentclinicalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/intentclinicalLinkedIn (Intent Clinical): https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentclinicalArden O'Connor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arden-o-connor-87715b/Priya James LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-james-1694a214/National Eating Disorders Association: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org